Hoosick Falls into final with shutout

Panthers advance to play Raiders for Class C title

Staff reports

Updated 8:04 am, Saturday, November 3, 2012

Top-seeded Hoosick Falls registered its ninth shutout of the season with a 6-0 victory over Albany Academy for Girls in the Section II Class C girls' soccer semifinals on Friday afternoon at Schuylerville.

The Panthers, who improved to 17-2, got nine saves from Hannah Fricke.

Fort Ann will face second-seeded Loudonville Christian in the Class D title game at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Stillwater.

The Eagles advanced by getting past No. 6 St. Johnsville 2-0.

GIRLS' SWIMMING

Niskayuna senior Kina Zhou and Shenendehowa freshman Julia Samson are the first and second seeds, respectively, in the 200-yard individual medley after preliminary heats at sectionals.

The 200 IM is the only event in which Zhou and Samson, the area's two best female swimmers, will compete against each other. Zhou is also the top seed in the 100 free while Samson is seeded second in the 100 back and will swim lead on Shen's top-seeded 200 medley relay.

Shenendehowa's other top seeds are Bridget Geary (50 free) and Tarah Killane (500 free). Niskayuna is seeded first in the 200 free relay and 400 free relay. Niskayuna's other top seeds are Rachel Wurth (100 backstroke) and Tacia Angelopoulos (100 butterfly and 200 freestyle).

Shenendehowa and Niskayuna are the top contenders for the Division I title.